#68 • Vietnam-Era Chinese Type 54 7.62x25mm Tokarev Pistol

Part of March 2025 Firepower Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $250.00

Status: Sold

Category: Firearms

Manufacturer: Vietnam-Era Chinese Tokarev Type: Pistol Model: Type 54 Caliber: 7.62x25mm Barrel Length: 4.5" Optics: N/A ATF Form 4473 Required: Yes Log: 2568 S/N: 14039301 Ref #: N/A Notes: The Chinese Type 54 is a military-issued semi-automatic pistol based on the Soviet Tokarev TT-33 design, chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Produced by state arsenals in China beginning in the 1950s, the Type 54 saw extensive use throughout Asia, including during the Vietnam War, where it was supplied to North Vietnamese forces and the Viet Cong. Its rugged construction and high-velocity cartridge made it a formidable sidearm in its era. This example, serial number 14039301, indiciating production in 1967, is a Vietnam-era production model with typical military features, including a 4.6-inch barrel, blued steel frame and slide, and narrow military-style grips—often black plastic with vertical serrations. The pistol operates via a single-action, short-recoil system and utilizes an 8-round single-stack magazine. The design omits a manual safety in early configurations, relying instead on a half-cock notch, though some later imports include frame safeties added for import compliance. The 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge is known for its high velocity, averaging between 1,400 and 1,600 feet per second with surplus or standard ball ammunition. This contributes to deep penetration and flat trajectory, making it one of the most potent pistol cartridges of its time. This example is in good condition overall, exhibiting honest wear to the metal surfaces consistent with age and military use. The blued finish shows thinning and handling marks throughout, with some light edge wear and surface spotting. The grips remain intact, and the pistol retains full mechanical functionality. The slide cycles cleanly, the hammer locks back and releases properly, and the trigger operates as intended. As a historically significant Cold War-era sidearm with direct ties to the Vietnam War, this Chinese Type 54 represents a durable and collectible example of military handgun design from one of the most pivotal conflicts of the 20th century. Please see the photographs for more details, or contact us at 907-570-7050 or email us at FFL@alaskapremierauctions.com / Admin@alaskapremierauctions.com to schedule an in-person preview of the firearm. ***All federal firearm background checks are conducted in-house, please allow pick-up times to reflect paperwork processing time (approx. 30-45 minutes).